Explanation
This ordinance amends current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0136-2015, which established the authorized strength levels for city departments in alignment with the 2015 operating budget.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2015 budget as amended by City Council (including the Departments of Health and Recreation and Parks). Authorized strength levels of smaller non-general fund agencies are set to be equal to the adopted 2015 budget as amended, while the strength levels of certain larger non-general fund agencies may have their strength set slightly higher to allow for flexibility in hiring.
This ordinance amends the authorized strength level for the Department of Human Resources by shifting the city’s part-time Equal Employment Opportunity manager to a full-time position. To provide coverage for new programming, the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is adding five full-time positions. Furthermore, to allow for greater capacity in response to increasing customer demand, the strength level for the Department of Building and Zoning Services will increase by five full-time positions, to be divided between the Zoning Office and the Customer Service Center. Finally, the Fleet Management Division is replacing one full-time attendant position with two part-time positions.
Fiscal Impact: Funds for these strength levels are budgeted and/or the positions will not be filled until revenues have been clearly identified and appropriated. In all cases, the ability to hire will be monitored by the Division of Finance and Management. As such, there is no negative fiscal impact associated with passage of this ordinance.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow for the filling of budgeted vacant positions in certain departments in order to maintain and preserve public health, safety, and welfare.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions i...
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